There is a universal, intelligent, life force that exists within

Shakti Gawain, seeker of truth and teacher of inner light, proclaimed: “There is a universal, intelligent, life force that exists within everyone and everything. It resides within each one of us as a deep wisdom, an inner knowing. We can access this wonderful source of knowledge and wisdom through our intuition, an inner sense that tells us what feels right and true for us at any given moment.” These words speak not of something distant or abstract, but of a power closer than our own breath, older than the mountains, and yet alive in the quiet chambers of our hearts. It is the whisper of eternity in the soul, the river of life force that flows through all creation.

The ancients knew this truth well. The Vedic sages called it prana, the Chinese masters named it chi, and the Stoics of Greece spoke of the logos—the divine reason pervading all things. Though they dwelt in different lands and spoke in different tongues, they all pointed toward the same reality: there is a universal current of intelligence, an order and harmony that sustains the stars above and the spirit within. Shakti Gawain’s teaching is but a modern echo of this timeless wisdom, reminding us that we are not separate islands of existence, but streams flowing from the same boundless ocean.

To understand this more deeply, look to the life of Joan of Arc. A peasant girl, unlearned in the arts of war, she rose to lead armies and change the course of nations. How did she, a mere maiden, stand before kings and generals with unshakable confidence? She listened to her intuition, her inner knowing, which she believed to be guided by divine voices. While others dismissed her, she trusted the wisdom that stirred within, and by that trust, she altered the destiny of France. Whether we call it divine guidance or the voice of the life force, it was her courage to heed it that gave her power.

This inner wisdom is not loud or boastful. It does not always appear in the thunder of reason or the calculations of the mind. Rather, it is the gentle nudge, the quiet sense that says, this is the path, this is the truth. Too often, we silence it with noise, doubt, or fear. But when we learn to honor it, to pause and listen to the still small voice within, we tap into a reservoir of strength that no book, no teacher, no authority can bestow. It is the inheritance of every soul, the gift planted within us by the very source of existence.

Yet many wander through life blind to this treasure, seeking answers only in the world outside, forgetting the oracle that dwells within. They chase after approval, cling to dogma, or drown themselves in endless information, while the life force patiently waits, whispering beneath the clamor. To awaken is to remember that we already carry within us the compass that points toward truth. To ignore it is to live as a beggar though one sits upon a chest of gold.

The lesson here is radiant: trust the intuition that rises from your depths, for it is not mere fancy or fleeting emotion. It is the voice of the universal wisdom that breathes through all things. Use the mind, yes, for reason is a noble tool, but let it serve the deeper guidance of the heart. Let every choice, every step, be weighed not only by logic but by the subtle knowing of what feels right and true. In this balance lies harmony, in this trust lies power.

Practical action is simple, though it requires discipline. Each day, create silence within yourself, whether through meditation, prayer, or the stillness of nature. Listen for the quiet stirrings of your inner knowing. When faced with a decision, pause and ask: What feels true to the deepest part of me? Keep a journal of these moments, for in time you will see that the guidance is consistent, steady, and wise. Learn to trust it, even when the world doubts you. And as you live this way, you will discover what the ancients always knew—that the life force within you is not separate from the life force of the universe, and in aligning with it, you walk in harmony with all creation.

Thus let Shakti Gawain’s words resound across the ages: the universal life force dwells in all, the wisdom is within, and the intuition is our key to unlock it. Honor it, trust it, and live by it, and you will find that the path of truth is not hidden, but already inscribed in the very core of your being.